The traditions and customs of the Uzbek people have been shaped by their unique position at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road. The treasures that flowed were not only the ones that can be held in one’s hand, but also those that touch the heart and soul. Art, philosophy, science, and religious ideals were…

In her latest posting, Influential travel maven Wendy Perrin (Conde-Nast, TripAdvisor) has dubbed Zulya Rajabova, president of Silk Road Treasure Tours a “trusted travel Expert for Uzbekistan and the Silk Road.” Wendy Perrin does not add just anyone to the “WOW” list. As TripAdvisor’s first-ever Travel Advocate she advises its 280 million monthly visitors—the world’s…

So many of us take vacations as a break from our fast-paced lives. We may seek a place where we can slow down, connect with the land and sky. We travel to new destinations for many of the same reasons but also to learn something about ourselves, and others, and to create memories to bring…

From private homes to major public buildings, the architecture of Uzbekistan reflects its history, and its unique place as a crossroads of cultures. Not surprisingly, Persian Islam is a major influence on the monumental side, but it permeates even into the way homes and villages are structured. In those areas that were under the control…

Because Central Asia was a hub of the Silk Road, many of the spices we associate with India, Persia the Middle East or China have made their way into the cuisine, such as coriander, black pepper and cumin. The presentation and the flavors are also blended with a traditional nomadic diet, and the result is…

Central Asia has a many-layered history and its windswept landscapes have seen prehistoric hunter/gatherers, nomads, invading armies and the rise (and fall) of empires. One can practically touch history here; unlike so many other places, one can still get up close to ancient petroglyphs (rock carvings) and wander on foot through once mighty strongholds.Over 150…

Who would have thought ten years ago that tourists would be clamoring to travel to Karakalpakstan? It’s true; these days more and more people are making it a point to include Nukus, the home of the Savitsky museum, into their Central Asian tour. There they can see two extraordinary and different collections; both are the…

The textiles of Uzbekistan are world famous, particularly the embroideries known as Suzani, and the magnificent silk weaves know as Khan-Atlas. Suzani are an important part of Uzbek culture, and they are recognized world wide as some of the finest textiles and examples of folk art. The Uzbek people were originally nomadic, and these embroideries…

Central Asia was the center of the Silk Road throughout the centuries and different religions have been existed there. Different holidays and festivities were celebrated by its population who has different nationalities. One of the popular winter holidays is the New Year. People buy and decorate their New Year trees and invite their extended families…